How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

Cairns Airport is 4 km from the centre of Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

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What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

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Cheap flight deals to Cairns

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return flight deals from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns.

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01:50 - 17:10DXB-CNS

33h 20m2 stops

09:45 - 13:05CNS-DXB

33h 20m3 stops

AED 4,723

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

03:25 - 08:30DXB-CNS

23h 05m2 stops

09:45 - 05:25CNS-DXB

25h 40m2 stops

AED 5,013

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

22:10 - 05:35DXB-CNS

49h 25m2 stops

12:00 - 22:05CNS-DXB

40h 05m1 stop

AED 5,035

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

01:50 - 17:10DXB-CNS

33h 20m2 stops

12:00 - 22:05CNS-DXB

40h 05m1 stop

AED 5,465

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

11:45 - 05:30DXB-CNS

35h 45m3 stops

09:45 - 13:05CNS-DXB

33h 20m3 stops

AED 5,773

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

11:45 - 05:30DXB-CNS

35h 45m3 stops

18:20 - 23:59CNS-DXB

35h 39m2 stops

AED 6,173

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

03:25 - 06:10DXB-CNS

20h 45m1 stop

12:00 - 22:05CNS-DXB

40h 05m1 stop

AED 6,273

Find Deal

Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

21:05 - 17:10DXB-CNS

38h 05m2 stops

12:45 - 22:05CNS-DXB

39h 20m2 stops

AED 6,379

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

21:45 - 11:50DXB-CNS

32h 05m1 stop

12:00 - 22:05CNS-DXB

40h 05m1 stop

AED 6,934

Find Deal

Wed, 15 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 19h 35m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 42h 10m.

Cheapest flight	AED 1,572

Flight from Dubai to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?
Cairns Airport is 4 km from the centre of Cairns.
What is the name of Cairns’s airport?
When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United Arab Emirates is January.
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Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

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Recent return flight deals

These are the cheapest return flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

14/1Tue

2 stops

33h 20mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

3 stops

33h 20mCNS-DXB

AED 4,723

14/1Tue

2 stops

23h 05mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stops

25h 40mCNS-DXB

AED 5,013

15/1Wed

2 stops

49h 25mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

1 stop

40h 05mCNS-DXB

AED 5,035

14/1Tue

2 stops

33h 20mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

1 stop

40h 05mCNS-DXB

AED 5,465

15/1Wed

3 stops

35h 45mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

3 stops

33h 20mCNS-DXB

AED 5,773

15/1Wed

3 stops

35h 45mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stops

35h 39mCNS-DXB

AED 6,173

14/1Tue

1 stop

20h 45mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

1 stop

40h 05mCNS-DXB

AED 6,273

15/1Wed

2 stops

38h 05mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

2 stops

39h 20mCNS-DXB

AED 6,379

15/1Wed

1 stop

32h 05mDXB-CNS

21/1Tue

1 stop

40h 05mCNS-DXB

AED 6,934

Recent one-way flight deals

Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

23/12Mon

3 stops

50h 35mDXB-CNS

AED 1,572

22/12Sun

3 stops

35h 30mDXB-CNS

AED 1,726

22/12Sun

2 stops

19h 35mDXB-CNS

AED 2,005

22/12Sun

1 stop

20h 10mDXB-CNS

AED 3,089

23/12Mon

1 stopSingapore Airlines

39h 20mDXB-CNS

AED 4,587

23/12Mon

2 stopsCathay Pacific

30h 25mDXB-CNS

AED 5,208

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 19h 35m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 42h 10m.

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How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

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